Written question asked by Suella Braverman (Reform UK) on Monday, 20 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 April 2026. It was answered by Olivia Bailey (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.
Pupil Exclusions
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to reduce the number of suspensions issued to pupils each year.
- Answer
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The department publishes termly and annual statistics on suspension and permanent exclusions, including the reasons why pupils are suspended. The latest full academic year release, covering 2023/24, is available at: https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/suspensions-and-permanent-exclusions-in-england/2023-24. This data sets out national patterns and drivers of suspension and informs the department’s ongoing approach to behaviour and exclusion policy.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 128275
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Pupil exclusions
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- 2026-04-28 23:37:01 +0100
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